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Oil Prices in Hickory, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Cr Augenstein Inc	Call for price	No	No
Kehm Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Buffalo Bio Diesel	Call for price	No	No

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Hickory, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Hickory, PA

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Hickory Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Hickory, used by 218 or 41.21% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Hickory homeowners is natural gas, used by 182 homes (34.40%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (68), wood (48), propane (18), and other fuels (9).

Hickory Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Hickory Households	% of Households
Electricity	218	41.2%
Natural Gas	182	34.4%
Heating Oil	68	12.9%
Wood	48	9.1%
Propane	18	3.4%
Other Fuels	9	1.7%

Electricity (41.2%)

Natural gas (34.4%)

Heating oil (12.9%)

Wood (9.1%)

Propane (3.4%)

Other fuels (1.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Hickory

Heating oil has become less popular in Hickory. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 195 to 68, a 65.13% drop.

Hickory Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	237
2012	232
2013	195
2014	198
2015	182
2016	107
2017	93
2018	62
2019	48
2020	44
2021	55
2022	68

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Hickory

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 45 to 18.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 245 to 182.

Electricity use for home heating in Hickory

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Hickory. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 104 to 218, a 109.62% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Hickory

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Homeowners in Hickory have not yet adopted solar heating.

Hickory, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Hickory homeowners purchased a total of 43,880 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Hickory ranks 1053^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Hickory ranks 5037^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Hickory’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Hickory, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Hickory Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.8° F
2023 - 2024	37° F

Hickory Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Hickory homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Hickory is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Hickory. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Hickory homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Hickory include Cr Augenstein Inc and Kehm Oil Co.

Hickory Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Hickory: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Hickory: 18 miles

Average Number Of Hickory Homes Served Per Company: 22 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Hickory Oil Company: 14,626 gallons per year

Hickory, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 68 households in Hickory, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hickory, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

12% of Hickory, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Hickory, PA Households	Hickory, PA Heating Oil Households
529	68

3 Hickory, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 43,879 gallons of heating oil delivered to Hickory, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Hickory, PA community relies on its 3 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Hickory, PA, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Hickory, PA.

Hickory Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.